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Citizens can learn about police work

State Police citizens academy to be held on Mondays beginning March 18.

By STEPHANIE WEAVER

The Evening Sun

Posted:
02/23/2013 06:33:27 PM EST

Local residents interested in learning more about the law and police policy have the opportunity to apply for the citizens police academy hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police in Adams County.

The class involves approximately 20 hours of instruction taught in two-hour segments on Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Throughout the 10 weeks, the class will focus on various components of the police department including crime, patrol, SWAT team and accident reconstruction.

The academy is scheduled for Mondays from March 18 through May 20 at the Adams County Department of Emergency Services facility at 230 Greenamyer Lane in Gettysburg. Students must attend 75 percent or more of the classes in order to be eligible to graduate and receive a certificate keepsake upon completion. Class size is limited and citizens must apply for the class.

Applicants must be 18 years or older to apply and be a resident of Pennsylvania. Applications can be picked up at the State Police Gettysburg station at 3033 Old Harrisburg Road. To request an electronic e-mail application applicants should call 717-264-5161 ex. 107. The deadline is March 12.